> On Tue, May 28, 2002 at 02:35:44PM +0100, Justin MacCarthy wrote:
> > I was wondering, could you spoil everyone's vote with a large magnet?
>> actually i wondered something similar except with an emp device of
> some kind. i remember reading about a device that could direct an em
> pulse to diable a lot of electronics. apparently it has short range,
> but i'm a clueless s/w person.
>> kevin
Ala Cryptonomicon by Neal Stephenson ???
Actually I was just looking at his new book, Interface, & and it fits the
topic very well....
Synopsis
There's no way William A. Cozzano can lose the upcoming presidential
election. He's a likeable Midwestern governor with one insidious advantage.
An advantage provided by a shadowy group of backers. A biochip inside his
head wires him to a computerized polling system. The mood of the electorate
is channelled directly into his brain. Forget issues Forget policy He's more
than the perfect candidate - he's a special effect.
Lol
Justin
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